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We recently forced my 90-year-old mother to move into assisted living. She had been living alone, but could not take care of her self and even forgot where she lived. Now she is angry and upset about being taken from her home.
3 Comments Alzheimer's & Dementia
marianlinda Commented Apr 2010
My sister claims to be the Daughter of the Year, but does nothing. Help!
2 Comments Relationships
pamela6148 Commented Apr 2010
Looking for supporting research that it is detrimental to remove a dementia person from their long term residence. Caregivers etc in place.
1 Comment Alzheimer's & Dementia
EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Commented Apr 2010
My father was a veteran and in his later years had dementia ,veterans helped with his care. Can my mother also get it for dementia care
1 Comment Alzheimer's & Dementia
EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Commented Apr 2010
My husband is only 44 yrs. old but has many health issues, currently i thought i had life insurance for him through my employer, then i
0 Comments Paying for Care
carmenglenn Posted Apr 2010
I am a nurse , I am also the care givers coordinator for our care givers program, how/what makes people get involved in meetings
0 Comments Depression
jackiejnsn Posted Apr 2010
Heartache with family and "friends" over father-in-law's embellishing.
7 Comments Family Caregiver
toadballet1 Commented Apr 2010
My mom got a letter from Hospice and I don't understand how she got it.
7 Comments End of Life
LynnPO Commented Apr 2010
My husband's Medicaid application was rejected without explanation. His supplemental insurance payments are cutting into our food budget.
3 Comments Medicaid
pamela6148 Commented Apr 2010
we need some finacial help to supply the disposible underwear for our mother..
1 Comment Alzheimer's & Dementia
LME Commented Apr 2010
I'm taking care of my dad who is 76-years-old with cancer. He had a daily appointment for his radiation.
0 Comments Cancer
loidonglopez Posted Mar 2010
My mother has RA in all her joints and also has Fibromyalgia. Since she has no cartlidge left in the knees is it still good to exercise.
1 Comment Arthritis
EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Commented Mar 2010
looking for work, Ive been caring for my father-n-law for awhile. I heard I would be able to get paid while taking care of him.
1 Comment Alzheimer's & Dementia
EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Commented Mar 2010
It hurts my feelings when my grandmother makes excused for her previous caregiver that did not treat her right.
5 Comments Mental Health
blessedbyher Commented Mar 2010
My mother in-law was the same way, I found being there to tlk one to one helped alot. She moved From Mass - New Hampshire.
1 Comment Depression
EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF Commented Mar 2010
My mother is taking care of my father who is bedridden from a stroke. She can't afford to pay for help to come to the house. Are there any
3 Comments Paying for Care
Jaye Commented Mar 2010
My 87 year old mother is in assisted living due to type 1 diabetes and heart desease. I have been paying for her assisted living and other
2 Comments Paying for Care
LynnPO Commented Mar 2010
My father is coming home from the hospital he needs 24 hour care- I am a widow raising 3 grandkids with only one income-I have no resourses-
2 Comments Paying for Care
PirateGal Commented Mar 2010
My mother has been picking at her legs until she creates many sores and gets angry when we tell her not to. She's on 75mg Seroquel so far.
2 Comments Alzheimer's & Dementia
sherlyann Commented Mar 2010